Yamaha intros two new contemporary digital pianos: Piaggero NP-V60 and NP-V80
June 7, 2010
Yamaha has introduced another couple of models in its range of contemporary digital piano line.
Portable But Smaller
The Piaggero series is one we’ve not seen before: its name derives from ‘piano’ and ‘leggero’ — which is Italian for ‘light’. In other words, the new NP-V60 and NP-V80 are portable digital pianos that don’t skimp on features or, most importantly, the sound and feel of a real acoustic piano.
What first aids in portability is the fact that these are 76-note keyboards, rather than full 88-notes that you’d expect on a full digital piano. You will decide whether those extra 12 notes (essentially an octave) are important.
Equally worth considering, if the feel is of great importance, is that Yamaha has employed its Graded Soft Touch system here, rather than the more authentic Graded Hammer Effect found on many of its other digital pianos. This makes the whole instrument lighter, but at the expense of some resistance in the keys when playing.
Polyphony
While the NP-V80 is the high-end model, it’s worth noting that, in my opinion, both don’t offer nearly enough polyphony — just 32 notes. For some playing styles, this may be fine, but even 64-note polyphony comes unstuck on more complex, sustained passages of music. Given how far sound technology has moved on, this is a bit of a disappointment, particularly from Yamaha.
Plenty of Features
So, perhaps we should look instead at the other features that make these keyboards more about all-round versatility.
Those after alternative voices will not be disappointed, as even the lower-end NP-V60 has 489 of them (500 on the NP-V80).
Interestingly, given my previous comments on notes, polyphony and overall feel, Yamaha has still allowed pedals capable of half-pedalling to be used with the instrument. To me, this would seem to be the least important feature to maintain, but maybe it’s more about what different features cost to implement, and how they affect keyboard weight.
There are a range of styles and effects, akin to what you’d find on Yamaha’s home keyboards. Nicely, though, for more beginner pianists (where I suspect these instruments are aimed) are a range of music lessons and performance assistants, including waiting, ‘your tempo’, the minus one system which takes out from an arrangement the part the pianist needs to play, repeat and learn, and a chord dictionary (very useful to have on board).
Sound Output
Two six-watt amplifiers combined with several speakers mean the built-in audio output should be more than adequate.
At first look, these aren’t bad pianos, perhaps more suited to those on a budget, those looking for a performance instrument where the quality of the digital piano is important but not paramountly so, and where there are enough other features to make it a good all-rounder.
Popularity: 2% [?]
Keyboard Finder: Find the perfect digital piano or synth
April 27, 2010
Piano and Synth Magazine is proud to introduce the first version of the Keyboard Finder.
If you’re looking for a new digital piano, synthesiser or home music keyboard, the Keyboard Finder is the tool for you.
Pick from a few simple options, such as the number and style of keys, whether it has a decent piano sound, number of sounds and accompaniments, educational features, and that all important price, and the Keyboard Finder will list the instruments that match your search.
Instead of being overwhelmed by a wealth of detailed specifications, we’ve narrowed it down to the most important ones.
Rather than visiting every manufacturer web site or online store, with varying layouts and ways of describing things, we’ve standardised everything in one place.
The database will be continually updated as new models come onto the market.
Check it out now. Keyboard Finder
Popularity: 2% [?]
Roland introduces two new digital pianos: DP990F/DP990RF
April 16, 2010
Building on the DP990R digital piano launched this time last year, Roland has introduced two new digital pianos — the DP990F and DP990RF.
At-a-glance features include Roland’s SuperNATURAL piano engine for enhanced audio authenticity and sophistication, 337 onboard tones, the PHA II piano feel with escapement, twin-piano keyboard splitting feature, and cabinet with closable lid available in several finishes.
The DP990F features the standard PHA II keyboard while the DP990RF has “Ivory Feel”.
Cabinet finishes include medium cherry, satin black, and reflective polished ebony.
SuperNATURAL
Three key elements are dramatically improved: velocity response, note decay, and key-range behaviour. Where previous sample-based technology created coarse “stair-step” gaps in velocity and key range, and unnatural looping in note decay, SuperNATURAL bridges the gaps with perfectly smooth and natural three-dimensional sound and response.
PHA II
The DP990F is equipped with Roland’s acclaimed PHA II keyboard with Escapement. The DP990RF model features a PHA II keyboard with Escapement plus Ivory-Feel keys. The keyboard yields a heavier touch in the lower range and lighter touch in the upper, providing lighter resistance for pianissimo passages and stronger resistance for fortissimo. The escapement architecture of the DP keys reproduces the characteristic “click feel” of a grand piano for the ultimate in realistic performance and expression. The DP990RF’s Ivory-Feel key material provides a moisture-absorbent, secure touch.
Additional Features
Other features include USB compatibility, a range of play-along songs, and dual headphone outputs which can be assigned separately to the two keyboard zones if desired.
Full specifications below:
DP990F
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| Keyboard | 88 keys (PHA II with Escapement) | ||
| Touch Sensitivity | Touch: 5 levels, Fixed Touch | ||
| Keyboard Mode | Whole, Dual (volume balance adjustable), Split (split point adjustable), Twin Piano | ||
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| Piano Sound | SuperNATURAL Piano Sound | ||
| Sound Generator | Conforms to GM2/GS/XG Lite | ||
| Maximum Polyphony | 128 voices | ||
| Tones | 337 tones (including 8 drum sets, 1 SFX set) | ||
| Temperament | 8 types, selectable temperament Key | ||
| Stretched Tuning | On/Off | ||
| Master Tuning | 415.3 Hz to 466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz) | ||
| Transpose | Key Transpose: -6 to +5 (in semitones) Playback Transpose (with Audio CD/Audio File): -6 to +5 (in semitones) |
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| Only for Piano Tones | Damper Resonance (Off, 10 levels) String Resonance (Off, 10 levels) Key Off Resonance (Off, 10 levels) |
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| Only for Organ Tones | Rotary Speaker Effect (Slow/Fast) | ||
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| Tracks | 3 tracks | ||
| Song | Recorder section: 1 song Internal Memory: Maximum 99 songs |
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| Note Storage | Approx. 30,000 notes | ||
| Control | Song Select, Play/Stop, Rec, Rewinding, Fast-forwarding, Previous song, Next song, Track Mute, Mute Volume, Tempo, Tempo Mute, All Songs Play, Count-in, Song Volume, Center Cancel (only for Audio playback) | ||
| Tempo | Quarter note = 10 to 500 Audio Playback Speed: 75 % to 125 % |
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| Resolution | 120 ticks per quarter note | ||
| Metronome | Tempo: Quarter note = 10 to 500 Beat: 2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8 Volume: 11 levels |
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| Songs | Maximum 99 songs | ||
| Save Song | Standard MIDI Files (Format 0) | ||
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| External Storage | USB Flash Memory Floppy Disk (when using optional floppy disk drive) |
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| Playable Software | Standard MIDI Files (Format 0/1) Roland Original Format (i-Format) Audio File (WAV 44.1 kHz/16-bit linear format) Audio CDs (CD-DA) (when using optional CD drive) |
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| Save Song | Standard MIDI Files (Format 0) | ||
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| Internal Songs | 72 songs | ||
| Rated Power Output | 12 W x 2 | ||
| Volume Level (SPL) | 105 dB (*) * These figures were measured according to the method that is based on Roland’s technical standard |
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| Speakers | 12 cm x 2 (with Speaker box) | ||
| Display | 7-segments, 3 characters (LED) | ||
| Control | Volume | ||
| Pedals | Damper (capable of continuous detection) Soft (capable of continuous detection, function assignable) Sostenuto (function assignable) |
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| Other Functions | Panel Lock V-LINK |
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| Connectors | DC inlet, Input jacks (L/Mono, R), Output jacks (L/Mono, R), MIDI connectors (In, Out), Phones jack (Stereo) x 2, External Memory connector | ||
| Power supply | DC 12 V | ||
| Power Consumption | 24 W | ||
| Accessories | Owner’s Manual, AC Adaptor, Power Cord (for AC Adaptor), Headphones Hook, Cord Clamps, Stabilizer | ||
| Options | Headphones (RH-A30, RH-300, RH-L20, RH-5), USB Flash Memory (M-UF2G), USB Floppy Disk Drive (FD-01A), USB CD Drive (CD-01A) | ||
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| Keyboard | 88 keys (PHA II Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement) | ||
| Touch Sensitivity | Touch: 5 levels, Fixed Touch | ||
| Keyboard Mode | Whole, Dual (volume balance adjustable), Split (split point adjustable), Twin Piano | ||
| Sound Generator | |||
| Piano Sound | SuperNATURAL Piano Sound | ||
| Sound Generator | Conforms to GM2/GS/XG Lite | ||
| Maximum Polyphony | 128 voices | ||
| Tones | 37 tones (including 8 drum sets, 1 SFX set) | ||
| Temperament | 8 types, selectable temperament Key | ||
| Stretched Tuning | On/Off | ||
| Master Tuning | 415.3 Hz to 466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz) | ||
| Transpose | Key Transpose: -6 to +5 (in semitones) Playback Transpose (with Audio CD/Audio File): -6 to +5 (in semitones) |
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| Only for Piano Tones | Damper Resonance (Off, 10 levels) String Resonance (Off, 10 levels) Key Off Resonance (Off, 10 levels) |
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| Only for Organ Tones | Rotary Speaker Effect (Slow/Fast) | ||
| Recorder | |||
| Tracks | 3 tracks | ||
| Song | Recorder section: 1 song Internal Memory: Maximum 99 songs |
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| Note Storage | Approx. 30,000 notes | ||
| Control | Song Select, Play/Stop, Rec, Rewinding, Fast-forwarding, Previous song, Next song, Track Mute, Mute Volume, Tempo, Tempo Mute, All Songs Play, Count-in, Song Volume, Center Cancel (only for Audio playback) | ||
| Tempo | Quarter note = 10 to 500 Audio Playback Speed: 75 % to 125 % |
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| Resolution | 120 ticks per quarter note | ||
| Metronome | Tempo: Quarter note = 10 to 500 Beat: 2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8 Volume: 11 levels |
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| Songs | Maximum 99 songs | ||
| Save Song | Standard MIDI Files (Format 0) | ||
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| External Storage | USB Flash Memory Floppy Disk (when using optional floppy disk drive) |
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| Playable Software | Standard MIDI Files (Format 0/1) Roland Original Format (i-Format) Audio File (WAV 44.1 kHz/16-bit linear format) Audio CDs (CD-DA) (when using optional CD drive) |
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| Save Song | Standard MIDI Files (Format 0) | ||
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| Internal Songs | 72 songs | ||
| Rated Power Output | 12 W x 2 | ||
| Volume Level (SPL) | 105 dB (*) * These figures were measured according to the method that is based on Roland’s technical standard |
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| Speakers | 12 cm x 2 (with Speaker box) | ||
| Display | 7-segments, 3 characters (LED) | ||
| Control | Volume | ||
| Pedals | Damper (capable of continuous detection) Soft (capable of continuous detection, function assignable) Sostenuto (function assignable) |
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| Other Functions | Panel Lock V-LINK |
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| Connectors | DC inlet, Input jacks (L/Mono, R), Output jacks (L/Mono, R), MIDI connectors (In, Out), Phones jack (Stereo) x 2, External Memory connector | ||
| Power supply | DC 12 V | ||
| Power Consumption | 24 W | ||
| Accessories | Owner’s Manual, AC Adaptor, Power Cord (for AC Adaptor), Headphones Hook, Cord Clamps, Stabilizer | ||
| Options | Headphones (RH-A30, RH-300, RH-L20, RH-5), USB Flash Memory (M-UF2G), USB Floppy Disk Drive (FD-01A), USB CD Drive (CD-01A) | ||
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Casio launching new Celviano digital pianos
February 17, 2010
Together with the new Privia PX-830 digital stage piano, Casio has introduced its latest Celviano digital pianos, the AP-620, AP-420 and AP-220 models.
In a compact case design not dissimilar to the Privia PX-830, features include a four-layer dynamic stereo piano sample, 128 note polyphony, 88-note Tri-Sensor scaled hammer keyboard, plus a resonance effect that mimics the sound of the dampers being released from the strings.
Available from the spring with prices ranging from $899.99 to $1,399.99.
Popularity: 4% [?]
Casio shows off new Privia PX-830 digital stage piano
February 11, 2010
About six months have passed since Casio launched its last Privia digital stage pianos and now we have the PX-830 to peruse.
Casio has certainly pulled out all the stops with this one, which offers four-layer dynamic stereo piano samples with seamless transitions and a wide dynamic range — in other words, more realism.
In-built is the simulated sound of open strings when the dampers are raised, thanks to the Acoustic Resonance DSP.
128 notes of polyphony should ensure complex performances, pedal use, and layered sounds don’t result in dropped notes.
How an instrument feels to play is critically important, and Casio’s “Ivory Touch” Tri-Sensor scaled hammer action keys should satisfy in that department.
There are 16 tones built in, a duet mode that allows simultaneous playing by two people in the same range, plus a two-track recorder.
Available from April, with a price tag of $1799.99 for the black polished cabinet edition or $1399.99 for the black matte version.
Popularity: 4% [?]
Yamaha introduces new CP series of digital stage pianos
February 5, 2010
Yamaha has announced a redesigned series of CP digital stage pianos, including the CP1, CP5 and CP50.
The top-of-line CP1 features the new NW-STAGE weighted wooden keys plus Yamaha’s new Spectral Component Modelling process which is touted to reproduce the sound and expressiveness of acoustic and vintage electronic pianos better than any previous audio technology.
It replicates the instrument’s physical components, including the hardness of the hammers, resonance of the sound board and the striking position of the hammers, for an ultra-realistic tone generation.
If that weren’t enough, there’s also Virtual Circuit Modelling which replicates the effect units, amplifiers, compressors, EQ and other equipment that were so essential in creating many of those legendary vintage sounds.
Finally, there’s a huge range of effects including VCM emulations of a number of historic pedals.
With all that on board, it’s good to know there’s 128-note polyphony to play with.
The CP5 and CP50 offer a slightly cut down range of features.
The CP1 is available now, while the CP5 and CP50 are expected in April.
Check out the full specifications of the keyboards below:
CP1 Specifications |
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| Keyboards | 88 keys, NW-STAGE keyboard (Wooden synthetic ivory weighted keyboard) |
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| Maximum Polyphony | 128 | ||
| Tone Generator | SCM | ||
| Performances | Preset | 16 x 3 groups | |
| User | 16 x 3 groups | ||
| External | 16 x 3 groups | ||
| Parts | 2 | ||
| Voice Block | 17 piano types | ||
| Modulation Effect Block | 10 types | ||
| Power Amplifier / Compressor Block | 8 types | ||
| Reverb | 8 types | ||
| Master Compressor | – | ||
| Master Equalizer | 5–band | ||
| Rhythm | Number of Kits | – | |
| Number of Patterns | – | ||
| Display | 55 character x 2 lines, VFD | ||
| Controllers | Pitch bend wheel, Master volume, Knobs 1 to 6 | ||
| Connectors | Output | PHONES L/MONO,R (Unbalanced) L, R (Balanced) |
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| Foot Switch | SUSTAIN, SOSTENUTO, SOFT, ASSIGNABLE |
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| Foot Controller | x 2 | ||
| Mic Input | – | ||
| MIDI | IN, OUT, THRU | ||
| USB | TO HOST, TO DEVICE | ||
| Power Consumption | 16W | ||
| Dimensions (W x D x H; not including pedal unit) | 1,385 x 420 x 173 mm | ||
| Weight (not including pedal unit) | 27.2 kg | ||
| Additional Package Contents | Power cord, Pedal unit, Illustrated Guide to the CP1 booklet, Owner’s Manual, Data List booklet, Software DVD-ROM* |
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| * Software DVD-ROM: Steinberg Cubase AI DAW Software. | |||
CP5 Specifications |
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| Keyboards | 88 keys, NW-STAGE keyboard (Wooden synthetic ivory weighted keyboard) |
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| Maximum Polyphony | 128 | ||
| Tone Generator | SCM + AWM2 | ||
| Performances | Preset | 10 x 4 groups x 3 banks | |
| User | 10 x 4 groups x 3 banks | ||
| External | 10 x 4 groups x 3 banks | ||
| Parts | 6 | ||
| Voice Block | 17 piano voices + 305 other voices | ||
| Modulation Effect Block | 49 types | ||
| Power Amplifier / Compressor Block | 8 types | ||
| Reverb | 8 types | ||
| Master Compressor | 3-band | ||
| Master Equalizer | 5–band | ||
| Rhythm | Number of Kits | 14 | |
| Number of Patterns | 100 | ||
| Display | 24 character x 2 lines, VFD | ||
| Controllers | Pitch bend wheel, Master volume, Knobs 1 to 3, Part volume x 6, Gain Master equalizer x 5 |
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| Connectors | Output | PHONES L/MONO,R (Unbalanced) L, R (Balanced) |
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| Foot Switch | SUSTAIN, ASSIGNABLE | ||
| Foot Controller | x 2 | ||
| Mic Input | x 1 | ||
| MIDI | IN, OUT, THRU | ||
| USB | TO HOST, TO DEVICE | ||
| Power Consumption | 25W | ||
| Dimensions (W x D x H; not including pedal unit) | 1,381 x 405 x 174 mm | ||
| Weight (not including pedal unit) | 25.2 kg | ||
| Additional Package Contents | Power cord, Foot pedal FC3, Owner’s Manual, Owner’s Manual CD-ROM, Software DVD-ROM* |
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CP50 Specifications |
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| Keyboards | 88 keys, GH keyboard | ||
| Maximum Polyphony | 128 | ||
| Tone Generator | SCM + AWM2 | ||
| Performances | Preset | 10 x 4 groups x 3 banks | |
| User | 10 x 4 groups x 3 banks | ||
| External | 10 x 4 groups x 3 banks | ||
| Parts | 3 | ||
| Voice Block | 12 piano voices + 215 other voices | ||
| Modulation Effect Block | 49 types | ||
| Power Amplifier / Compressor Block | – | ||
| Reverb | 8 types | ||
| Master Compressor | 3-band | ||
| Master Equalizer | 3–band | ||
| Rhythm | Number of Kits | 14 | |
| Number of Patterns | 100 | ||
| Display | 24 character x 2 lines, VFD | ||
| Controllers | Pitch bend wheel, Master volume, Knobs 1 to 3, Part volume x 3, Master equalizer x 5 |
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| Connectors | Output | PHONES L/MONO,R (Unbalanced) |
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| Foot Switch | SUSTAIN, ASSIGNABLE | ||
| Foot Controller | x 1 | ||
| Mic Input | – | ||
| MIDI | IN, OUT, THRU | ||
| USB | TO HOST, TO DEVICE | ||
| Power Consumption | 7W | ||
| Dimensions (W x D x H; not including pedal unit) | 1,381 x 332 x 165 mm | ||
| Weight (not including pedal unit) | 20.9 kg | ||
| Additional Package Contents | Power adaptor PA-150 (or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha), Foot pedal FC3, Owner’s Manual, Owner’s Manual CD-ROM, Software DVD-ROM* |
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| * Software DVD-ROM: Steinberg Cubase AI DAW Software. | |||
Popularity: 4% [?]
Yamaha intros YDP-V420 Arius Ensemble digital piano
February 5, 2010
Yamaha has announced its latest Arius Ensemble digital piano, the YDP-V420.
It attempts to bridge the gap between a high-quality digital piano and the versatility of other keyboards, by including a wide range of high-quality sounds and accompaniment styles as well as cutting edge digital piano touch and sound.
As you’d expect from Yamaha, you get a great 88-key Graded Hammer Standard action and AWM sounds. You also get some of the best from Yamaha’s other keyboard instruments, such as 131 voices that include Sweet, Cool and Live voices, 191 interactive auto-accompaniment styles, plus XGlite song file compatibility that allows professionally-produced MIDI files to be loaded on to the instrument.
Full specifications should be available nearer to launch date, expected March 2010. As well as the spinet style cabinet, the set up comes with a padded bench.
Popularity: 4% [?]
Korg intros minimalist SP170 digital piano
February 4, 2010
Korg’s latest addition to its line of digital pianos is the SP170, a full-size keyboard that minimises distraction by doing away with control panels in favour of emphasising the keys and sound system.
If you’re after a simple keyboard where attention has been paid more to the feel and sound than additional features, the SP170 could be for you.
The ten sounds — two acoustic pianos, two electric pianos, harpsichord, clavichord, vibraphone, pipe organ, electric organ and strings — are selectable via the keys themselves, eliminating the need for buttons and leaving more room for the two 10cm x 5cm oval speakers, driven by 9W x 2 amplifier. There’s a reasonable 120 note polyphony (60 notes per stereo channel).
Korg has implemented its Natural Weighted Hammer Action system which promises a realistic feel — keys in the lower range are more heavily weighted than those in the upper range. Then again, every digital piano manufacturer offers something like this now, so you’ll need to play one to see if the feel is right for you.
Other functions include transposition, pitch control, MIDI output and damper pedal jack (just one pedal, it seems). Also two headphone/line out jacks.
It’s available in either black or white finish, weighs in at just under 27lbs and measures 51.65″ (W) × 12.8″ (D) × 5.24″ (H).
It has a RRP of $499.99.
Popularity: 5% [?]
Synth Basics: What is polyphony?
January 20, 2010
Whenever you buy a new digital piano, keyboard or synthesiser, one of its key specifications is the amount of polyphony.
But what exactly is polyphony?
In pure musical terms, polyphony is used to describe two or more independent melodic voices. This is in contrast to monophony (a single voice) or homophony (a single melody with chords).
However, when it comes to electronic musical instruments, we’re simply concerned with how many tones can be sounded at any one time.
These sounds don’t have to be melodic — in fact they don’t even necessarily have to be audible to the human ear!
Polyphony is the number of sounds an instrument can generate simultaneously.
That’s the theory, and in principle it’s pretty simple. In practice, however, things get a bit more complicated.
Let’s take a look at a digital piano. It may say that it has 64 note polyphony. That sounds rather a lot, right? After all, you only have ten fingers so you can’t play more than ten notes at any one time.
Correct — in part.
However, consider how most pianists play the piano, with judicious use of the sustain (damper) pedal.
Now consider that, in a digital piano (as opposed to an acoustic one, which effectively has unlimited polyphony) every single note counts towards the total polyphony from the moment it is first played, when a key is struck, to the moment its sound finally decays.
Long passages of music with heavy use of sustain could have tens or even hundreds of notes sounding at any one time, which is why a high polyphony count is generally considered a good thing.
If any instrument “runs out of sounds”, then generally new sounds take priority and currently playing sounds are abruptly cut off. This can produce an unnatural, clipped sound.
Now let’s look at a synthesiser instrument.
You may assume that every note you play is a single sound, but your selected sound might be a composite of several sounds. That eats into polyphony.
As a further complication, some manufacturers “bank” polyphony into two or more groups. So, an instrument that claims 128 notes of polyphony may in fact offer two distinct groups of 64 notes. Some sounds may be available in one group but not the other, so, depending on which sounds you select, you may not always get full polyphony.
Now consider the use of rhythm and other accompaniments on home keyboards.
Every auto-accompaniment you play could be using multiple sounds at any one time, reducing the amount of polyphony remaining for the sounds you wish to play over the top.
And finally, it’s fairly obvious that if you are using either an on-board sequencer, or one on your computer that uses the keyboard’s own sounds, then you’ll need more polyphony in order to play two or more tracks of sounds simultaneously.
So, when purchasing a keyboard instrument or synth unit, consider its polyphony and whether it will be sufficient for your needs.
Generally, the higher polyphony the better, though you will pay more for the privilege.
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Popularity: 5% [?]
Casio intros two new stage pianos: PX-130 and PX-330
August 12, 2009
Rather quietly, with no obvious press release, Casio last week announced the latest in its line of Privia stage/studio digital pianos.
The PX-130 and PX-330 are relatively lightweight, portable block digital pianos featuring realistic grand piano sounds, a range of other voices, expressive touch thanks to the Tri-Sensor 88-note scaled hammer action keyboard, plus built-in recorder and MIDI.
The full specifications for both models are below:
PX-130 technical specifications
| Keyboard | 88 keys, weighted scaled hammer action | |
| Sound Source | 4 level stereo samples, Linear Morphing System | |
| Acoustic Resonance | Yes | |
| Polyphony (maximum) | 128 | |
| Tones | 16 | |
| Reverb | 4 types | |
| Chorus | 4 types | |
| Brilliance | -3 to +3 | |
| Layer (with variable balance) | Yes | |
| Split | Yes | |
| Duet Mode | Yes | |
| Metronome | 0,2,3,4,5,6 beats | |
| Transpose | -12 to +12 semi tones | |
| Tuning Control | A4=440Hz +99 cents | |
| Temperament(preset scale) | equal temperament + 16 scales | |
| Recorder | 1 Song, 2 Tracks | |
| Preset Songs | 60 | |
| USB Storage (utilizing PC) | Yes | |
| Speakers | (13cmx6cm) x2 | |
| Amplifier | 8W + 8W | |
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| USB to Host (USB MIDI) | Yes, supporting XP, Vista, Mac | |
| Damper (Sustain) | Yes | |
| Connector for SP32 (3 Pedal Unit) | Yes | |
| Headphones | Yes x 2 | |
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| AC Adaptor | Yes(AD-A12150LW) | |
| Music Stand | Yes | |
| Pedal | Yes | |
| Score Book | Yes, SP-3 | |
| Dimensions and Weight | ||
| Unit size – W x D x H | 52.05” x 11.26” x 5.31” | |
| Unit weight in pounds | 24.7 lbs | |
| Boxed size – W x D x H | 57.48” x 14.53” x 8.35” | |
| Boxed weight | 33.52 lbs | |
| Optional Accessories | ||
| CS-67 | Stand for P-130/330 | |
| SP-32 | 3 Pedal unit providing Sustain, Soft and Sostenuto | |
PX-330 technical specifications
| Keyboard | 88 keys, weighted scaled hammer action | |
| Sound Source | 4 level stereo samples, Linear Morphing System | |
| Acoustic Resonance | Yes | |
| Polyphony (maximum) | 128 | |
| Tones | 250 | |
| General MIDI Compatible | Level 1 | |
| Rhythms | 180 | |
| Auto-Accompaniment | Yes | |
| Reverb | 4 types | |
| Chorus | 4 types | |
| Brillianance | -3 to +3 | |
| Layer (with variable balance) | Yes | |
| Split (with variable split point) | Yes | |
| Registration Memory | Yes | |
| Duet Mode | Yes | |
| Pitch Bend Wheel | Yes | |
| Metronome | 0,2,3,4,5,6 beats | |
| Transpose | -12 to +12 semi tones | |
| Tuning Control | A4=440Hz +99 cents | |
| Temperament (preset scale) | equal temperament + 16 scales | |
| Recorder | 10 Songs, 16 Tracks | |
| USB Storage (utilizing PC) | Yes | |
| SD Memory Card Storage | Yes | |
| Display | 96×32 Back Light LCD | |
| Speakers | (13cmx6cm) x2 | |
| Amplifier | 8W + 8W | |
| Terminals | ||
| Line Out 1/4” | R, L/Mono | |
| Line Input 1/4” | R, L/Mono | |
| MIDI | IN, OUT | |
| USB to Host (USB MIDI) | Yes, supporting XP, Vista, Mac | |
| Damper (Sustain) | Yes | |
| Soft/Sostenuto | Yes | |
| Connector for SP32 (3 Pedal Unit) | Yes | |
| Headphones | Yes x 2 | |
| Accessories | ||
| AC Adaptor | Yes(AD-A12150LW) | |
| Music Stand | Yes | |
| Pedal | Yes, SP-3 | |
| Dimensions and Weight | ||
| Unit size – W x D x H | 52.05” x 11.26” x 5.31” | |
| Unit weight in pounds | 24.7 lbs | |
| Boxed size – W x D x H | 57.48” x 14.53” x 8.35” | |
| Boxed weight | 33.52 lbs | |
| Optional Accessories | ||
| CS-67 | Stand for P-130/330 | |
| SP-32 | 3 Pedal unit providing Sustain, Soft and Sostenuto | |
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